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October 21, 1997Contact: Jeff Weathersby, (360) 902-2256

Pierce, Thurston and Mason lakes offer big trout

OLYMPIA -- Several Pierce, Thurston and Mason county lakes have just
received thousands of rainbow trout, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
announced.

The trout plants include large broodstock fish weighing up to 6 pounds as well
as pan-sized fish in the 8-inch range. The trout plants will conclude Oct. 24. The plants
are designed to provide trout fishing this fall, winter and spring.

Some of the lakes are open for fishing all year, others close Oct. 31.